Ex-Cardinals defensive back Aeneas Williams a finalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame

Jan. 7, 2012 11:53 AMThe Arizona Republic | azcentral.com

Former Cardinals defensive back Aeneas Williams was named among 17 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2012.

Williams was drafted by the Cardinals in the third round out of Southern University in 1991. He spent 10 years with the team, never missing a game, starting all but one.

He played his final four seasons with the St. Louis Rams and retired after the 2004 season.

Williams finished his career with 55 interceptions, 46 with the Cardinals. He made eight Pro Bowls, scored 13 touchdowns, including nine on interception returns, three on fumble returns and one on a return of a blocked field goal.

He was inducted into the Cardinals Ring of Honor during the 2008-09 season.